“1894 Christmas Prices”Carroll County Times article for 18 December 1994 by Jay A. Graybeal A century ago local merchants enticed local shoppers with special newspaper advertising. Schneeberger’s Trade Palace, 33 East Main St., Westminster, was one of the largest advertisers in the December 15, 1894 issue of the Democratic Advocate. Their ad carried a description of Victorian era goods with prices. |
A better grade, more elaborate in embroidery, worth $1.00, at . . . . . . 50¢
Better quality Fascinators, worth $1.00, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75¢
Boys Neverbreak Suspenders made for wear, a good thing as a Christmas gift 12 1/2¢
$1.00 German Table Linen, handsome design, now only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65¢ Table Napkins at 75¢ per doz.
now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18¢ Ladies’ Merino Vests, worth 75¢, now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48¢ Children’s Vests, from 16 to 30 at 8, 10, 12 1/2, 15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28 and 30¢.
9×9 Pincushions, same colors as above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30¢
now only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65¢ 10-4 White Heavy Blankets, worth $2.00 go at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.15
a great bargain at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98¢ A better grade Lace Curtain, 3 1/2 yds long 50 inch wide, regular price $3.00, a great value at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.69 Chenille Portieres, colors red, blue and peach, with poles and fixtures, worth $5.00, now only . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.98 A large stock of Silkolines, Cretones and Robe Prints at greatly reduced price.
Oat Meal Soap . . . . . . . . . . . . .10¢ Cuticura Soap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18¢ Street Lamps with perfume bottles . . 25¢
100 different styles of Silk Umbrellas with natural and china sticks, most useful Xmas presents from $1.98 up to $5.00.
now only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69¢ Men’s Fine Pique Bosom Shirts, good muslin, very suitable for Holiday present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 Outing Shirts from 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50¢ and upwards.
at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25¢ 25 doz Cotton Towels, 30 inch long, worth 20¢ at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10¢
All Wool Fancy Cloth, 34 in. wide, regular price 40¢, now only . . . . . . 23¢ 36 in. All Wool Cloth, worth 50¢, goes at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29¢ 38 in. All Wood Fancy Cloths, worth 65¢, go at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35¢ 36 in. Cashmeres in black, brown, navy blue, green, tan and garnet, worth 30¢, now only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19¢
5 doz. Kid Gloves, in tan and grays, worth 50¢, a large value at . . . . . . . 21¢ A full line in Children’s, Ladies’, and Men’s Woolen gloves, suitable for presents.
All silk Windsors, for ladies, men and children, embroidered ends, worth 50¢, only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25¢
100 cut glass Toilet Bottles, worth 40¢ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25¢
at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1/2¢ 5000 yards of best apron Gingham, the regular 8¢ quality . . . . . . . . . . . .5¢ 25 pieces of best unbleached Canton Flannels sold regular at 15¢ now . . . 10¢ Best red Flannel, never sold for less than 35¢, now 25¢, a great Bargain 5000 yards Pacific Print Remnants, just arrived from the Mill, at . . . . . . . 5¢ 1000 yards bleached Muslin Remnants, worth 10¢ a yard, now . . .7¢ 1500 yards unbleached Muslin Remnants, worth 8¢, a great value at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3/4¢ A lot of outing Cloth Remnants, worth 12 1/2 per yard, now . . . . .8 1/2¢
200 Celluloid Photo Frames in pink, green, blue and white, worth 25¢ at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15¢
25 different kinds of Big Story Books for boys and girls, 50¢ kind, choice 23¢
China Silk Handkerchiefs, beautifully embroidered in colors, worth 25¢, . . 18¢ Hemstitched Silk Handkerchiefs, embroidered, worth 40¢ cut to . . . . .50¢ Plain White China Silk Handkerchiefs, with initial, worth 75¢ cut to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50¢ Silk Mufflers in Plain and Colors, worth 75¢, at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50¢ Ladies’ Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs, worth 12 1/2¢ go at . .5¢ Ladies’ Fine Embroidered Handkerchiefs go at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10¢ Ladies’ Fine Embroidered and Scalloped Handkerchiefs, new goods, worth 25¢, go at . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1/2¢ Ladies’ Fine Initial Handkerchiefs, put 6 in a fancy box, worth $1.50 per box, go at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98¢
cut to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10¢ |
25 different kinds of Games, such as Errand Boy, Pussy and the three Mice, Christmas Goose, Cats and Dogs, Babies in the Woods, etc., etc., cut to . . . . .19¢ Mr. Schneeberger’s ad also included a simple money back guarantee, “We told you before and we tell you once more if anything you buy from us doesn’t wear right, come back and get your money.” |
Photo Caption: | This illustration of Santa Claus entering a chimney appeared in a December 15, 1894 advertisement of Waesche’s Store in Westminster. |